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SHOOTOUT I 2025 250CC 4-STROKE MOTOCROSS SHOOTOUT
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The FC 250 rounds out the
top five this year. With three
very similar rides coming out
of Austria, riders must nitpick
the pros and cons of each bike.
Again, the Husqvarna surpass-
es the lower-priced GasGas but
still misses out on topping its
orange counterpart.
The motor is the Husky's
strongest asset. Crisp map-
ping and strong, usable power
create a fun ride that's con-
sistent across all areas of the
rpm curve. The throttle and rear
wheel feel directly connected:
the more you give, the more it
takes. This engine, while techni-
cally the same as the GasGas,
offers a smoother hit from the
bottom to midrange. It still revs
well past the 10K mark, but the
initial roll-on is more manage-
able than the happy-go-lucky
GasGas. The closed-off airbox
restricts airflow slightly more
than its red or orange relatives.
This makes the overall engine
character feel more controlled
and easier to ride during a long
moto.
If you want all the bells
and whistles, you'll want the
Husqvarna. The white stallion
comes chock-full of every elec-
tronic add-on you could want.
Two maps, traction control and
a quickshifter—this bike has it
all. We prefer the more aggres-
sive map two for its harder hit
and ramped-up torque. It gives
the bike some extra oomph
from the bottom end while still
maintaining that strong mid- to
top-end range that we enjoy on
European bikes. A handful of rid-
ers also used the traction-con-
trol option for added confidence
once the track dried out. This
helps with rear wheel slip and
HUSQVARNA FC 250
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Fif Place
